Louis XVI Bronze Clock Set

~ French - Dated 1888 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~

A beautiful original antique French bronze clock set. It is modelled in the
Louis XVI style, restrained and chic with a waisted case decorated with floral
and acanthus decoration. Candelabra have three delicate acanthus arms and are
complete with original snuffers that are stored in the central nozzle. To the
front is an inscription that dates the clock to 1888 "Presented to J
E Lane Esq F.R.C.S by the students of St Mary's hospital"

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stock code:

RSC2639

Lane was educated at Lancing College and Magdalen College School, and entered St Mary's Hospital in 1875. He became Resident Medical Officer, and on taking the Fellowship in 1882 was appointed Demonstrator of Anatomy in the Medical School. This post he filled till 1888
when this clock was presented.

The dial is enamel on copper with a separate minute ring and delicately fretted
gilt brass hands. The front bezel is glazed with convex glass, the rear bezel is also glazed to allow the movement to be
seen.

The French movement is of high quality and is in excellent clean and running condition having
been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Pendulum is original. It runs for 8
days and strikes the hours and halves on a gong. Click the video clip below to hear
the gong and watch the clock running!

Condition of the case is excellent, beautifully clean and bright with some
minor wear and marks, there are no losses. The dial is also in excellent
condition with no damage. Candelabra are slightly distorted. The set makes a stunning
display as you can see below.

Retailers mark on the movement backplate

Complete with original pendulum and a suitable key. Full setting up
instructions supplied if required.

Dimensions of clock:

inches

Height 15", Width 10 1/4", Depth 6 1/2"

centimetres

Height 38 cm, Width 26 cm, Depth 17 cm

Dimensions of candelabra:

inches

Height 17 1/4", Width 8", Depth 7"

(with snuffers in)

centimetres

Height 43.5 cm, Width 20.5 cm, Depth 18 cm

About us
- All of our clocks are original antiques, we source most of our clocks in
France, Belgium, the Netherlands and the UK. We prefer to buy our clocks in
original 'dirty' condition. We then clean the cases using a technique we have
developed over many years. We employ two qualified clockmakers who overhaul
the movements. Movements are thoroughly tested until we are satisfied that they
will run trouble free.

Click the movie player below to see the this actual clock
run - (large file, may take a moment to start).